Govt-Opp logjam ends, Lok Sabha takes up discussion on Budget

After several days of gridlock between the treasury and opposition benches, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday afternoon resumed discussion on the Union Budget, which had been stalled over opposition demands that Rahul Gandhi be allowed to speak on various issues. The House convened at 2 pm following two adjournments, with Krishna Prasad Tenneti in the Chair. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor of Thiruvananthapuram initiated the debate, marking a significant step toward breaking the stalemate. The breakthrough came shortly after opposition parties submitted a notice seeking a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla. From 2 pm to 8 pm, members from multiple parties participated in the debate, engaging on various aspects of the Budget. The Lok Sabha’s Business Advisory Committee has allocated 18 hours for the discussion, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expected to respond on Thursday afternoon. @##